Current Zoning Ordinance
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The City of Scranton's Planning Commission prepared a comprehensive 2023 zoning ordinance final draft to regulate land use and development within the city. The document, prepared by Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishes general provisions, definitions, district regulations, and overlay regulations organized across multiple articles covering zoning map designations, district boundaries, and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and approval of the City Planning Commission and City Council leadership.
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